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3 Whidbey Island Waterfront Retreats and Build-Ready Acreage

By Awais Manzoor

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On Whidbey Island, coastal living often hinges on equal parts scenery and readiness, and this trio captures both. From Sound-view mornings in Oak Harbor to a flat Greenbank acreage positioned near the island’s farms, deli, and bakery, each setting favors an easy rhythm of days outdoors. Practical hurdles are already addressed through installed well and power, secured water share, and septic work that is approved or completed. Rounding it out, rare westside no-bank waterfront with private tidelands brings the shoreline close.

Sound View Coastal Compound With Guest Cottage Income | Contact for pricing

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1387 Scenic Heights Road, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
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LISTING AGENT:
Mary Bryson

Along the water’s edge on Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, morning light glimmers across the Sound at this thoughtfully designed coastal retreat. More than a single residence, it reads as a small compound: a welcoming main home for everyday living and relaxed gatherings, plus a beautifully finished 784-square-foot detached guest cottage overlooking the Sound. Designed to live like a charming home of its own, the cottage includes a bedroom, a full kitchen, and quality finishes throughout, with a new two-bedroom septic system adding long-term flexibility. There’s also versatile shop space with RV parking and storage, ideal for hobbies, equipment, and recreational gear. With the cottage currently generating furnished rental income, the property supports hosting, multigenerational living, or continued income—an easy rhythm of coastal days and private evenings for guests.

Price: Contact for pricing

Size:
3,291 sq ft
Contact:
Mary Bryson, Windermere Real Estate, 360.929.2720
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496 Flat Acres For Sale South Whidbey Island | Contact for pricing

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22872 State Route 525, Greenbank, WA 98253
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LISTING AGENT:
Melene Thompson

Set on South Whidbey Island, this flat acreage offers a rare head start for a future homestead with key infrastructure already in place. A well is installed, power is on the property, and a septic design has been approved by the County—practical essentials that let your plans take shape with less delay. The setting feels quietly removed, yet daily conveniences remain close: Greenbank Farm is just minutes away, along with a local deli, bakery, and post office. Outdoor routines come easily here, too, with beaches and boat launches nearby. When you need a wider errand run, Freeland is also minutes away for stores, banks, and doctors offices. It’s a private retreat with room to imagine what comes next, at a distinctly Whidbey pace.

Size: 4.96 acres

Price: Contact for pricing

Contact:
Melene Thompson, Compass, 206.313.1739
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Whidbey Island Beachfront Lot For Sale Paradise In The Pacific Northwest | Contact for pricing

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4689 Surfcrest Dr, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
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LISTING AGENT:
Melene Thompson

Along the water’s edge in a lovely gated community, this westside, no-bank waterfront parcel offers a rare chance to shape a future home on one of Washington State’s most pristine beaches. Private tidelands extend the experience beyond the shoreline, inviting unhurried days of beachcombing, fishing from the sand, and gathering Dungeness crab and local shellfish. Key preliminaries are already in place, with a community water share secured and a septic design completed—thoughtful progress that helps streamline what comes next. Building plans are also in hand, ready to be adapted to your own vision. Set on Whidbey Island near Oak Harbor, the setting leans into quiet, restorative island life, where the rhythm of the water and the open beach set the tone for everyday living.

Size: 0.64 acre

Price: Contact for pricing

Contact:
Melene Thompson, Compass, 206.313.1739